In Wisconsin what are the responsibilities of the parents of an 18 year old?

Answer 1

This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. In some states there are additional obligations if they are still in school.

Answer 2

First take note that age 18 is not the age of majority in all states. In Mississippi, it's age 21. As such, the question should be what are your responsibilities once your child reaches the age of majority? The answer are no legal responsibilities. Though not physically and emotionally an adult, legally they are an adult and responsible for themselves and their own actions.

This makes for an interesting argument. As children enter their teens, they come to believe they are "almost adult" and thus should have the rights to make their own decisions. However, when they get into trouble due to those decisions, they demand the parents to come to their rescue rather than take on the burden of responsibility for their actions.